Article ; Online: Musculoskeletal disorders of fishermen in the artisanal and coastal sector.
2024 Volume 75, Issue 1, Page(s) 1–9
Abstract: Background: The aim of this study was to screen for musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) complaints, to analyse the activity and to identify their risk factors.: Materials and methods: This cross-sectional epidemiological study involved 903 men aged > 20 ... ...
| Abstract | Background: The aim of this study was to screen for musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) complaints, to analyse the activity and to identify their risk factors. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional epidemiological study involved 903 men aged > 20 years and with a seniority > 2 years. It included a questionnaire and an ergonomic analysis of the activity. The questionnaire included: socio-demographic and occupational characteristics, health status and life habits, stress and items from the Nordic questionnaire. The observation of work situations required video recordings and the use of three methods: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and the Gesture Tracking and Assessment Tool (Outil de Repérage et d'Évaluation des Gestes: OREGE). Results: The prevalence of MSDs was 61.9%. It was significantly higher among deckhands than among other professionals (65.6% vs 27.4%; p < 0.001) and in seasonal workers than in permanent workers (67.8% vs 43.1%; p < 0.001). A positive correlation was noted between MSDs and daily work duration. Stress was an aggravating factor, whereas leisure activities were protective. The prevalence of MSDs was 40.5% (lower back), 40.4% (wrist/hand joints), 34.6% (neck) and 31.7% (shoulders). The ergonomic analysis of the workstation was performed on a deckhand who unloaded the fish crates out of the hold of a trawler. OSHA score = 12 (normal < 5); significant risk of upper limb MSD. RULA total score = 7 (acceptable between 1 and 2); immediate modification. OREGE scores evaluating effort, repetitiveness and joint positions indicate that the actions were not recommended or to be avoided. Conclusions: The analysis made it possible to evaluate the difficulty of the job and to note a high risk of MSDs requiring ergonomic and organizational improvements. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Male ; Musculoskeletal Diseases/epidemiology ; Musculoskeletal Diseases/etiology ; Adult ; Occupational Diseases/epidemiology ; Occupational Diseases/etiology ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Middle Aged ; Risk Factors ; Ergonomics ; Prevalence ; Fisheries ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Naval Medicine ; Young Adult |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2024-05-01 |
| Publishing country | Poland |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 2032821-7 |
| ISSN | 2081-3252 ; 1641-9251 |
| ISSN (online) | 2081-3252 |
| ISSN | 1641-9251 |
| DOI | 10.5603/imh.98470 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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